2stint

Definition of STINT

First Known Use of STINT

1593

Synonym Discussion of STINT

task, duty, job, chore, stint, assignment mean a piece of work to be done. task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance <charged with a variety of tasks>. duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance <the duties of a lifeguard>. job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance <the job of turning the company around>. chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm <every child was assigned chores>. stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service <a 2-month stint as a reporter>. assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority <a reporter's assignment>.

3stint

noun

pluralstintsalsostint

Definition of STINT

: any of several small sandpipers (genus Calidris)

Origin of STINT

Middle English stynte

First Known Use: 15th century

STINTING Defined for Kids

1stint

verb\ˈstint\

stint·edstint·ing

Definition of STINT for Kids

: to be stingy or sparing <Don't stint on necessities.>

2stint

noun

Definition of STINT for Kids

1

: an amount of work given

2

: a period of time spent at a particular activity <He had a brief stint as a waiter.>